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Recent articles from the archives

Bullhe Shah and His Veil of â€œMeemâ€

Mohammad Gill Feb 4, 2008

One of the attributes of Allah is â€œAhad,â€ meaning â€œOne.â€ This is the spirit of monotheism. Ahmad is the name of prophet Muhammad.

Holier Than Thou

amal aslam Nov 14, 2007

As if she possessed the sole ownership to what Allah meant in the Koran she pounced on me in every sense of the word. Well Heâ€™s my God too lady was my response.

What Next After Karachi’s Carnage?

Pervez Hoodbhoy May 16, 2007

Although Musharraf denies that he wants a postponement, a lengthy martial law may now be his only chance for a continuation of his dictatorial rule into its eighth year – and perhaps beyond.

An Untouchable Apology

Bhaskar Dasgupta Dec 20, 2006

The untouchables of Hinduism are a wretched lot. While it is not at the level of genocide, it is an institutionalised social discrimination over a very long period of time.

Building Barriers in Britain

Farouq Taj Oct 27, 2006

It is the extremist views of those who cover their faces that cannot be tolerated in a free liberal society. They put on the pretence of challenging our Western society but try and engage in a conversation that questions their core beliefs and they soon t

Veil for vendetta

Nadeem F Paracha Oct 22, 2006

If countries and society can (and should!) heap scorn at swastika-wearing neo-Nazis, so should they at people trying to make religious statements with hijabs and crosses, especially at schools.

The Veil Issue, Once Again

Aparna Pande Oct 16, 2006

Veils were worn by women in Europe during the Victorian era and earlier decades. Society did not institute a banning of veils, rather over a period of time society changed and the veil vanished. Similar is the case of the hijab and the burkha. Education,

When Spring Arrives - Celebrating Navroz

Raheel Lakhani Mar 21, 2006

It is believed by some that it was the day of Navroz when Hazrat Adam was bestowed with the soul. It was the day of Navroz when Hazrat Abrahim destroyed the idols. It was the day of Navroz when Hazrat Noah’s Ark got rescued

Moonchaser

zuhair vazir Apr 5, 2005

Shaftain Sahib jumped off his sixth floor balcony onto a sabzi wala. The vendor, Salim, died right away ... Shaftain Sahib survived the fall only to attempt another suicide...

Caste and the City

Shivam Vij Dec 6, 2004

Caste discrimination operates via exclusivism. We won’t live with you, we won’t eat with you, and we won’t socialize with you. So it should not be surprising that such marginalisation extends to the job market.

Mute Goat Dilemma

Mehreen Ali Oct 1, 2004

Perhaps there will come a day when I will step out of my door without bracing myself against another wolf-whistle or cheap comment or body-piercing gaze following me at every step towards my destination.

Snarl!

Nadeem F Paracha Jan 9, 2004

This “religious” fashion show is going beyond the personal self. If countries and society can (and should!) heap scorn at swastika-wearing neo-Nazis, so should they at people trying to make religious statements with hijabs and crosses, especia